At the beginning of each new year, I always take down my current wall calendar and put up my new one. Some years this is easier than others. It is really hard for me to let go of some calendars because I absolutely adore the pictures. This is why this year I decided to UpCycle my calendar from last year!
It is a super simple process that took less than 10 minutes. The best part is you can use almost any size frame! I used 5 X 7 because that is what I had left on hand from a photo project I completed last year.
Here is what you need to complete this project.
Supplies:
- Frames of any size- I used 5 X 7, the number of frames is up to you. I used 3 because that is what I had available.
- old calendar
- staple remover (optional)
- pencil or pen
- scissors or gift wrap cutter (see below, I love this thing)
Directions:
- Take your old calendar and open to the middle where the staples are. Use the staple remover (or your nail) to remove the staples.
- Decide which page or pages you would like to use as art. Cut the pages apart.
- Take the frame back off and remove the paper insert. This will be used as your size guide on the calendar page.
- Place the paper insert onto the calendar page you chose as your art.
- Once you have chosen the area you want in the frame, draw a line around the insert.
- Remove the paper insert and cut around the line.
- Place the calendar art into the frame and close it.
- Turn it around and admire you handiwork!
Such a simple project, but it can freshen up the art on your walls on a budget! I put mine in the bathroom. But they would look nice in an office or bedroom too! The best part is that it took way less than 10 minutes to complete and the cost for me personally was $0! That is because I already had extra frames in the house. But you can get relatively inexpensive frames at IKEA, the Dollar store, or Home Goods.
